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By Pat DeCola
Follow @Pat_DeColaWho has the best NASCAR nickname of all time? We're going to find out -- with your vote. Scroll through to see the first- and second-round results, and then vote in the third round. Results from the second round are on slide 10. Voting for the third round begins on slide 15. The championship round is on the final slide.
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No. 1 seed Dale 'The Intimidator' Earnhardt won with 92 percent of the vote.
1. Dale 'The Intimidator' Earnhardt
A seven-time premier series champion, Earnhardt's aggressive driving style and his ability to strike fear in his on-track opponents lent itself to one of NASCAR's most famous drivers adopting one of NASCAR's most famous nicknames.16. Darrell 'Jaws' Waltrip
After a wreck between him, Cale Yarborough and D.K. Ulrich at the 1977 Southern 500, Yarborough blamed the incident on Waltrip, and said, 'Jaws! Jaws! That talky Jaws! That's what happened.'3 of 20
No. 2 seed Richard 'The King' Petty won with 82 percent of the vote.
2. Richard 'The King' Petty
After winning 27 of his all-time best 200 career NASCAR premier series victories in 1967, Petty earned the nickname 'The King,' as the undisputed patriarch of stock car racing. The moniker has yet to be contested.15. 'Swervin'' Ernie Irvan
Known for his aggressive and somewhat reckless -- certainly not 'wreck'-less -- driving style, the 15-time Cup winner earned the nickname from his opponents for being all over the track.4 of 20
No. 3 seed Tony 'Smoke' Stewart won with 84 percent of the vote.
3. Tony 'Smoke' Stewart
Early in his career, Stewart picked up the nickname, 'Smoke,' for blowing his engine a little too often. It was working, though, when he picked up three premier-series titles.14. Joey 'Sliced Bread' Logano
Coming into the Sprint Cup Series at the tender age of 18, Logano earned the nickname “Sliced Bread” -- as in, 'the greatest thing since' -- by driver Randy LaJoie as a result of the high expectations placed on him.5 of 20
No. 4 seed Bill 'Awesome Bill from Dawsonville' Elliott won with 90 percent of the vote.
4. Bill 'Awesome Bill from Dawsonville' Elliott
This one's almost self-explanatory. Hailing from Dawsonville, Georgia, the 1988 premier series champion and 44-time winner was, simply, awesome on the race track.13. Buddy 'The Gentle Giant' Baker
One of the nicest guys in the garage, the first thing people tended to notice about Buddy Baker was that he was also one of the tallest -- at 6-feet-6.6 of 20
No. 12 seed 'Front Row' Joe Nemechek won this matchup by exactly one vote. Each driver received 50 percent.
5. Terry 'The Iceman' Labonte
The 2016 NASCAR Hall of Famer earned the nickname 'Iceman' for his emotionless, unwavering driving style and his matter-of-fact approach off the track. He had one task at hand -- win. And the two-time premier series champion often did just that.12. 'Front Row' Joe Nemechek
Teammate Wally Dallenbach gave Nemechek the moniker 'Front Row Joe' after the veteran driver had a tendency to find his way to the front row of the starting grid.7 of 20
No. 6 seed David 'Silver Fox' Pearson won with 65 percent of the vote.
6. David 'Silver Fox' Pearson
Originally nicknamed just 'Fox,' Pearson adopted 'Silver Fox' in his later years of racing, as that curly mane of his shifted into a little more salt than pepper.11. Jeff 'The Mayor' Burton
Perhaps the most respected driver in the garage in the 2000s, particularly in the twilight of his career, Burton was referred to his fellow drivers as 'The Mayor,' often doling out advice and keeping order.8 of 20
No. 7 seed Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts won with 76 percent of the vote.
7. Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts
Believe it or not, Roberts earned the nickname “Fireball” as a result of his blazing fastball on the baseball diamond. Sadly, Roberts died as a result of a fiery wreck in the World 600 at Charlotte in 1964.10. 'Gentleman' Ned Jarrett
Possibly the greatest, universally respected driver in the history of NASCAR, 'Gentleman Ned' earned the nickname for his calm demeanor on and off the race track and clean racing style.9 of 20
No. 9 seed Kyle 'Rowdy' Busch won with 74 percent of the vote.
8. Jeff 'Wonder Boy' Gordon
Gordon’s quick rise within the sport certainly made a lot of people in NASCAR notice -- particularly Dale Earnhardt, who referred to his soon-to-be rival as 'Wonder Boy,' a name that stuck well into Gordon's heyday.9. Kyle 'Rowdy' Busch
Like most current NASCAR drivers, one of Busch's favorite films growing up was 'Days of Thunder,' in which a driver named 'Rowdy Burns' had a take-no-prisoners, aggressive -- winning -- driving style on the track. Sound like anyone we know?10 of 20
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No. 9 seed Kyle 'Rowdy' Busch won with 52 percent of the vote.
1. Dale 'The Intimidator' Earnhardt
A seven-time premier series champion, Earnhardt's aggressive driving style and his ability to strike fear in his on-track opponents lent itself to one of NASCAR's most famous drivers adopting one of NASCAR's most famous nicknames.9. Kyle 'Rowdy' Busch
Like most current NASCAR drivers, one of Busch's favorite films growing up was 'Days of Thunder,' in which a driver named 'Rowdy Burns' had a take-no-prisoners, aggressive -- winning -- driving style on the track. Sound like anyone we know?12 of 20
No. 7 seed Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts won with 53 percent of the vote.
2. Richard 'The King' Petty
After winning 27 of his all-time best 200 career NASCAR premier series victories in 1967, Petty earned the nickname 'The King,' as the undisputed patriarch of stock car racing. The moniker has yet to be contested.7. Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts
Believe it or not, Roberts earned the nickname “Fireball” as a result of his blazing fastball on the baseball diamond. Sadly, Roberts died as a result of a fiery wreck in the World 600 at Charlotte in 1964.13 of 20
No. 6 seed David 'Silver Fox' Pearson won with 51 percent of the vote.
3. Tony 'Smoke' Stewart
Early in his career, Stewart picked up the nickname, 'Smoke,' for blowing his engine a little too often. It was working, though, when he picked up three premier-series titles.6. David 'Silver Fox' Pearson
Originally nicknamed just 'Fox,' Pearson adopted 'Silver Fox' in his later years of racing, as that curly mane of his shifted into a little more salt than pepper.14 of 20
No. 12 seed 'Front Row' Joe Nemechek won with 53 percent of the vote.
4. Bill 'Awesome Bill from Dawsonville' Elliott
This one's almost self-explanatory. Hailing from Dawsonville, Georgia, the 1988 premier series champion and 44-time winner was, simply, awesome on the race track.12. 'Front Row' Joe Nemechek
Teammate Wally Dallenbach gave Nemechek the moniker 'Front Row Joe' after the veteran driver had a tendency to find his way to the front row of the starting grid.15 of 20
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No. 6 seed David 'Silver Fox' Pearson won with 62 percent of the vote.
6. David 'Silver Fox' Pearson
Originally nicknamed just 'Fox,' Pearson adopted 'Silver Fox' in his later years of racing, as that curly mane of his shifted into a little more salt than pepper.7. Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts
Believe it or not, Roberts earned the nickname “Fireball” as a result of his blazing fastball on the baseball diamond. Sadly, Roberts died as a result of a fiery wreck in the World 600 at Charlotte in 1964.17 of 20
No. 9 seed Kyle 'Rowdy' Busch won with 61 percent of the vote.
9. Kyle 'Rowdy' Busch
Like most current NASCAR drivers, one of Busch's favorite films growing up was 'Days of Thunder,' in which a driver named 'Rowdy Burns' had a take-no-prisoners, aggressive -- winning -- driving style on the track. Sound like anyone we know?12. 'Front Row' Joe Nemechek
Teammate Wally Dallenbach gave Nemechek the moniker 'Front Row Joe' after the veteran driver had a tendency to find his way to the front row of the starting grid.18 of 20
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6. David 'Silver Fox' Pearson
Originally nicknamed just 'Fox,' Pearson adopted 'Silver Fox' in his later years of racing, as that curly mane of his shifted into a little more salt than pepper.9. Kyle 'Rowdy' Busch
Like most current NASCAR drivers, one of Busch's favorite films growing up was 'Days of Thunder,' in which a driver named 'Rowdy Burns' had a take-no-prisoners, aggressive -- winning -- driving style on the track. Sound like anyone we know?20 of 20
No. 9 seed Kyle 'Rowdy' Busch won the championship over No. 6 seed David 'Silver Fox' Pearson with 62 percent of the fan vote.